[pct-l] Shipping/Transporting gear from east to west.

[randy_forsland at hotmail.com (Randy Forsland)]

Go ahead and put it in the box prior to checking it. Most airports have 
X-Ray CatScan machines for baggage now so it may not need to be opened at 
all. If it does need to be opened, The TSA people will repack it into the 
box and tape it shut.

Knives and any other sharp item (ice ax, crampons) are fine in checked 
baggage. I would not pack any stoves or fuel bottles as each airline has 
their own policy which may be stricter than the TSA policy.  i.e. TSAs 
policy is that stoves and bottles are good to go if there is no residual 
fuel odors emitting from them. Southwest Airlines will not allow them if 
they have been used..regardless of how clean they may smell..Send that type 
of stuff UPS Ground along with any matches or lighters that you may need.

Redwood


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jason Waicunas" <pct2005@hotmail.com>
To: <pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net>
Sent: Thursday, December 30, 2004 12:31 PM
Subject: [pct-l] Shipping/Transporting gear from east to west.


> Prior to making my first attempt on the PCT in 2005, I will be flying from 
> Norfolk,VA to San Diego,CA sometime around April 20 and was wondering if 
> any has any suggestions regarding the following questions:
> 1. Will TSA/airport security allow me to put my gear-filled pack inside of 
> a box after they inspect it in order to protect from damage/theft during 
> transport?
> 2. What method is best for shipping items such as knives, fuel 
> bottles(empty/clean), ice axe, crampons, etc. from the east coast to the 
> west coast?
> Thanks,
> Jason Waicunas
>
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